The Highest Priority for Assessment by Nurses Caring for Older

question 12

Multiple Choice

The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is:

• A)use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects
• B)overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction
• C)misuse of antihypertensive medications
• D)trading medications with acquaintances

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Definitions:

Outcome Measures

Quantitative or qualitative indicators used to assess the effectiveness of treatment or intervention.

Counseling Treatment

A therapeutic practice that aims to help individuals overcome problems and issues, often through verbal communication with a trained professional.

Underrepresented Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have a stake in the outcomes of projects or policies but whose perspectives and needs are often overlooked in decision-making processes.

Program Evaluation

The practice of critically assessing the procedures and outcomes of programs to ascertain their effectiveness and improve future implementations.